Who We Are:

Susan Matlack Jones & Associates is the go-to firm in the Portland metro area for bookkeeping services for nonprofits. We work with over 100 organizations in Oregon and SW Washington, providing financial statements for their use in managing their resources.

Who You Are:

Do you live in Oregon or Clark County, Washington?
Do you like to work a standard 40-hour week with little to no overtime?
Do you enjoy work-life balance including the ability to leave work behind when you go home?
Do you want to earn 12 hours of paid time off per month, in addition to 9 paid holidays and 8 paid volunteer hours annually?
Do you have a passion for working with nonprofits?
Are you interested in using your accounting knowledge to help over 120 nonprofits achieve their goals by focusing on the big picture and day to day financial details?
Are you detail-oriented and able to maintain a high level of accuracy while meeting deadlines?
Do you work well independently and with a small team?
Are you eager to be a part of a supportive and cooperative environment?

What You’ll Do:

Manage the accounting cycle and perform full charge bookkeeping functions to ensure payroll (through a payroll service), accounts payable and accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial statements are completed within the specified timeframe.
Develop and maintain financial processes and documentation that aid nonprofit leaders in sound decision making.
Consult and advise organizations on financial operations best practices.
Share knowledge and provide support to both clients and peers.

Skills You Need:

Self-management
Time-management
Interpersonal
Analytical problem solving and decision making
Organizational
Initiative taking
Customer service oriented

Your Experience and Education:

You have 3+ years of bookkeeping and accrual accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit environment, including general ledger experience.
You have a working knowledge of accounting principles, including fund accounting, GAAP, debits and credits, compliance requirements, and best practices.
You have time management skills and are self-directed in managing priorities and meeting deadlines
You can effectively communicate accounting concepts to a variety of audiences, including to those with no accounting background or experience.
You are adaptable, willing to flex to meet the needs of a diverse base of organizations.
You are proficient at ten-key and typing and have solid expertise in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
You have experience working in various accounting software programs other than QuickBooks.
You reside in Oregon or Clark County, Washington.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary range for this position is $62,000 - $67,000/annually (non-exempt), depending on experience. This position can be either remote, in-person, or hybrid.

SMJ offers a flexible schedule and an excellent benefits package. Benefits for our full-time employees include:

144 hours of accrued paid time off per year, accrual increases after 5-years
9 paid holidays
1 paid floating holiday per year
8 hours of paid volunteer time off per year
100% employer-paid employee medical, vision, and dental plans (with buy-up options)
Employer-paid disability and life insurance
Flexible spending account
401k retirement plan with up to 4% employer match, eligible to participate after 1-year of employment.
Annual charitable contribution match
Access to professional development opportunities

To Apply

Email your resume and cover letter to hiring@smjones.com. Let us know why you think you would be the perfect fit for this position in your cover letter.

Note, candidates MUST reside in Oregon or Clark County, Washington to be considered. Candidates in other locations will not be considered.

SMJ is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ candidates.

SMJ is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, or any other classifications applicable by law.

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